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Pakistani foreign relations

Pakistan Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful and Cooperative Regional Relations

Strategic Insights

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Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar spoke at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad's (ISSI) 51st Foundation Day, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to maintaining peaceful and cooperative relations with all countries, despite facing challenges. He highlighted the importance of dialogue, avoiding bloc politics, and adhering to the UN Charter. Dar stressed the need for economic development and regional peace, particularly with Afghanistan and India, and the significance of Pakistan's strong strategic partnership with China.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the country's commitment to peaceful and cooperative regional relations with all countries, despite facing challenges.
  • Dar emphasized the importance of dialogue, the avoidance of bloc politics, and adherence to the UN Charter.
  • Pakistan's focus is on economic development and regional peace, particularly with Afghanistan and India, with the goal of enhancing regional connectivity and economic security through a pivot to geo-economics.
  • Dar underscored Pakistan's strong strategic partnership with China and its desire for deeper ties with neighboring and major powers.
  • The Deputy Prime Minister stated that a peaceful, stable, united, and prosperous Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest due to shared history, geography, culture, and music.
  • ISSI DG Ambassador Sohail Mahmood highlighted the growing impact of think-tanks and research organizations globally, stressing their pivotal role in generating research-based inputs and fostering informed dialogue.
  • The event was attended by a large number of former diplomats, senior officials, members of the Islamabad-based Diplomatic Corps, academics, scholars, researchers, and representatives from civil society, think-tanks, and the media.

Statistics:

  • 51 years of ISSI's evolution as a research organization and reputable public sector think-tank.
  • 5 decades of ISSI's service in generating research-based inputs and fostering informed dialogue.

Sources:

  • Dawn: Parker, D. (n.d.). Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stresses importance of dialogue, avoids bloc politics.
  • Express Tribune: Suhail, M. (n.d.). ISSI DG highlights pivotal role of think-tanks in research-based policy inputs.
  • Radio Pakistan: Ishaq Dar emphasizes Pakistan's commitment to peaceful, cooperative regional relations.
  • Islamabad News: Sohail Mahmood appreciates ISSI's contributions to informed dialogue.

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